Project Manager

Mantu is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the deployment and alignment of global workforce management systems across multi-site operations in Latin America. The role is responsible for implementing UKG Pro Workforce Management across manufacturing sites in Mexico and Costa Rica, coordinating regional integrations, configuring complex shift-based operations, and leading testing, cutover, go-live, and post-implementation support.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the complete implementation lifecycle of UKG Pro Workforce Management across manufacturing sites in Mexico and Costa Rica
• Align workforce management configuration with Free Trade Zone requirements, local tax and audit rules, labor regulations, overtime, holidays, premiums, and payroll practices
• Coordinate integrations between UKG, global payroll platforms, localized ERP systems, HR applications, banking interfaces, and other regional systems
• Translate complex manufacturing requirements into system configurations, including 24/7 operations, rotating shifts, skill-based assignments, line placement, meal breaks, and plant scheduling rules
• Direct the remote deployment and configuration of biometric timekeeping terminals and mobile geo-fenced applications across secure facility checkpoints
• Design and lead multi-currency UAT, data validation, parallel payroll testing, defect resolution, cutover planning, go-live, and post-implementation support

Requirements:

• Must be available during Americas business hours
• 6+ years of IT Project Management experience
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish
• • Minimum of 6 years of IT Project Management experience , specifically leading enterprise-scale Workforce Management or HRIS platform implementations
• • Documented experience managing at least one complete implementation or migration of UKG Pro Workforce Management , formerly UKG Dimensions
• • Proven experience working in high-volume manufacturing, assembly, industrial logistics, or other multi-shift operational environments
• • Direct hands-on experience deploying business software platforms in both Mexico and Costa Rica , including knowledge of regional labor requirements and Free Trade Zone environments
• • Professional working fluency in English and Spanish , with the ability to collaborate with regional project teams, payroll partners, HR stakeholders, and plant personnel
• • Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with at least 8 years of relevant experience
• PMP or Certified ScrumMaster certification is required or strongly preferred
• The successful candidate must have an established remote home office, be comfortable coordinating cross-border teams, and be available to support project activities across the Americas time zones